g the manipulation; her rage emerged. "What co

r, seeing her as a desperate woman clinging to the remna

nothing left to lose and

's hand, half-expecting her

carefu

from her grasp. Instantly, flames erupted, spre

ped Brinley, cutti

s," Corinna said, her voice thick with ven

res. She had meticulously set

was her most desired prize. She could

oke filled her lungs, instil

cted had not been merely decayi

set a fiery

's eyes, yet she unflinchingly watched B

sped her wrist tightly, her grin growing wi

Dad and Daniela," Cor

ration, she exclaimed, "Corinna, release me! I must tell you

h flames began to catch on her slee

d you ju

orn. Look for the birthmark on his lowe

appeared in Brinley's eyes as she mocked, "Indeed, Corinna, it was your belo

ouldn't be

. Brinley seized the moment, shoving her t

erator stuck during the accident three years ago,

back then, but today this fire

s gradual movement. Despite the searing pain on her back, Corin

had been a g

agedy for her family, and now her sole survi

her flesh a

save he

t give in t

om her lips, chewed raw, onto her grimy, bloodstained hands. Her survival

surroundings, Corinna's con

at Brenden

se. Through the flickering flames, Corinna thought sh

hoing their first encounter when he had approached thr

you've ruined my life. If I live, our next me